The Filamatic® CE-DAB-32-2 from National Instrument (Baltimore, MD) is a bench-top semi-automatic volumetric liquid filler designed to dispense solutions ranging from 1 cc to 1100 cc/stroke at speeds from 10 to 60 containers/min.

MAP Systems (Des Plaines, IL) introduces a modified atmosphere “interface” system that uses a patented Dual Laminar Flow™ and Gas Laser™ technology, rather than vacuum, to remove oxygen and replace it with another gas, usually nitrogen.